Karmine Corp and Bilibili Gaming met in the last best-of-one of the Worlds 2026 Swiss Stage on October 26, with both teams at 1-1. The match has been played, so this page covers the start time, the result, how the teams compared and what each plays next. Last checked: October 29, 2026.
Start time
The official start was 18:00 UTC on Monday, October 26. Riot’s broadcast listed it at 2 p.m. ET as a best-of-one, with the winner going to 2-1 and the loser to 1-2. Karmine Corp’s own post said 19h in France, which matches CET now that European clocks have gone back.
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| PT (Los Angeles) | 11:00 AM, Oct 26 |
| ET (New York) | 2:00 PM, Oct 26 |
| UK (GMT) | 6:00 PM, Oct 26 |
| CET (Paris, Berlin) | 7:00 PM, Oct 26 |
| KST (Seoul) | 3:00 AM, Oct 27 |
Result: BLG 1-0 KC
Bilibili Gaming won the game in about 36 minutes. One match tracker logged it as Partie 1 36:20 Bilibili Gaming BLG, and the final kill score was 11–14 kills BLG won.
The drafts:
- Bilibili Gaming: Ambessa, Jarvan IV, Orianna, Kai’Sa, Nautilus
- Karmine Corp: Rumble, Lee Sin, Viktor, Jhin, Alistar
I’d call this a slow game that one fight decided. By the 20-minute mark, the scoreboard sat level at 3-3, with Bilibili Gaming holding only a marginal gold advantage. Then KC went for the soul. At the 28-minute mark, Karmine Corp attempted to secure Dragon Soul, but Bilibili Gaming shut the play down. BLG capitalized on a slight positional error from KC, decisively winning the teamfight to claim both the Dragon and Baron, blowing the gold lead open to 4,000. The game ended at Baron, where Viper tore through Karmine Corp on Kai’Sa. BLG scored an ACE off the play and pushed straight into the base to seal the win.
Side-by-side comparison
| Karmine Corp | Bilibili Gaming | |
|---|---|---|
| League | LEC (3rd seed) | LPL (2nd seed) |
| Starting five | Canna, Yike, Kyeahoo, Caliste, Busio | Bin, XUN, knight, Viper, ON |
| Round 1 | Beat Anyone’s Legend | Lost to Movistar KOI |
| Round 2 | Lost to LYON | Beat Team Liquid |
| Record after Round 3 | 1-2 | 2-1 |
| Round 4 (Bo3) | vs CTBC Flying Oyster | vs Top Esports |
KC’s lineup comes from a composition featuring Canna on Rumble, Yike on Lee Sin, Kyeahoo on Cassiopeia, Caliste on Kalista, and Busio on Renata Glasc in their game against LYON. BLG’s five come from the match lineup on KCenter.
Karmine Corp: pros and cons
Pros
– They came through the Play-In in good form. The rematch ended with the same scoreline, giving Karmine Corp a 9-2 game record across the Play-In Stage.
– They beat a first seed. In Round 1, Karmine Corp beat Anyone’s Legend with the jungle and support pairing doing much of the damage.
Cons
– They let leads slip. Against LYON, KC took the lead in the early game of this match. However, LYON proved to be resilient and patiently tried to buy time for their Yunara pick to scale up.
– Their late-game setups around objectives broke down twice in a row: first the LYON comeback, then the soul fight against BLG.
Bilibili Gaming: pros and cons
Pros
– Strong macro once they get ahead. Against Team Liquid, by minute 20, Bilibili Gaming broke through to establish a 3-0 kill lead alongside nearly 4,000 bonus gold and two secured Dragons.
– Viper can carry teamfights, as the Kai’Sa ace showed.
Cons
– They started badly. Movistar KOI beat Bilibili Gaming, China’s second seed on Day 1, during a round where all four LPL teams lost.
Verdict: who had the edge
BLG did, and I think the result was fair. I don’t put it down to early-game gaps. BLG were simply more patient in a level game and punished KC’s one bad setup at 28 minutes. KC’s two losses look alike: both went past 35 minutes and turned on a single objective fight. LYON closed out the map with 15 kills and 8 towers to secure the 37-minute win.
Shotcaller's note
Both of KC’s Swiss losses went 36 minutes or longer. In a Bo3 with Fearless Draft, the side that is cleaner at Baron and soul has the edge.
What’s next
Round 4 is all best-of-three. Liquipedia says elimination and advancement matches are Bo3 using Fearless Draft.
| Date (ET) | Match | Stakes |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 4 p.m. | CTBC Flying Oyster vs Karmine Corp | Loser eliminated |
| Oct 29, 7 p.m. | Bilibili Gaming vs Top Esports | Winner qualifies |
Times come from ESTNN’s Round 4 schedule. Both series are today, and when I checked, neither had a confirmed final result.
Heads up
I’ve seen early score data for KC vs CFO, but the series isn’t final. Check the official LoL Esports schedule before you trust any score.
How to watch
It costs nothing to watch. All matches will be streamed live and free of charge on the official LoL Esports channels, including Twitch, YouTube and lolesports.com. If you want drops, watch the matches live on lolesports.com while signed in with your Riot account. French fans can watch KC with commentary from Kameto, who is one of the official co-streamers.
FAQ
Who won Karmine Corp vs Bilibili Gaming at Worlds 2026?
Bilibili Gaming won the best-of-one in about 36 minutes, 14 kills to 11.
What time did KC vs BLG start?
It started at 18:00 UTC on October 26. That was 11 AM PT, 2 PM ET, 6 PM UK, 7 PM CET and 3 AM KST on October 27.
Is Karmine Corp eliminated?
No, not yet. KC are at 1-2 and play CTBC Flying Oyster in a best-of-three. Whoever loses that series is out.
Where is Worlds 2026 being played?
The Swiss Stage is hosted in Allen, Texas, from October 23 to 31. The final is on November 14 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.